Overview

There are a nearly infinite number of career possibilities when it comes to design, simply because designers are needed in almost every business and industry. Interior design, clothing design, graphic design, landscape design, product design—the list goes on and on. Even the flower arrangements you send to your wife or girlfriend were created by a floral designer!

Regardless of what field of design interests you, as a student of design you will learn how to take the raw materials in your particular field (e.g., color, fabric, type, software, plastic) and use your creative genius to fashion those raw materials into something functional and aesthetically pleasing. If you’re studying graphic design, you’ll learn how to make eye-popping layouts for the web or print; if you’re studying interior design, you’ll study color, texture and spatial combinations, and so on. When you’re finished, you’ll be ready to take those ideas you’ve had roaming around in your brain, and turn them into tangible products the public can appreciate and enjoy.

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School Website Length to Graduate: 4 Years Location: FL-Tallahassee Students per Class: 11-20 Tuition to Graduate: $119,964 Subject: Design

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The Department of Art offers diverse opportunities for creative development and expression, provides instruction in the skills necessary for artistic creation, and guides students to an understanding of contemporary issues in the visual arts in an academically challenging environment. The department is committed to excellence in all programs and strives to combine curricular flexibility and a rigorous mix of experiences with opportunities for serious, focused study in art and design. The department benefits from the Museum of Fine Arts (MOFA) for student and faculty exhibitions. Additionally, the department serves as a resource to the rest of the University, providing exhibitions, visiting artist lectures, and foundation courses for related programs. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 4 Years Location: CA-Sunnyvale Students per Class: 11-20 Tuition to Graduate: $71,424 Subject: Design, Film

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The animation program encompasses character, non-character and experimental animation. Character animation fuses acting, performance and the principles of movement to create believable, genuine, emotive characters.

Character design, story structure and strong animation fundamentals are used by students to create a short, animated film project in their senior year. Fundamentals and the development of the “craft” of animation are stressed. Students may produce animations fusing both traditional and computer techniques. Non-character animation focuses on visual effects, abstract animation or the motion of inanimate objects. Students are encouraged to combine media to produce original, creative work and content. Read More...

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Digital Arts and Animation offers students preparation in four concentration areas: 3D Animation, Entertainment Design, Game Design, and 3D Modeling. The coursework bridges traditional and digital arts classes and includes solid components of theory, production, and general education.

Digital Arts and Animation project classes provide many opportunities for collaborations with other programs at Cogswell, including Digital Audio Technology and Digital Arts Engineering. The Portfolio classes provide a format for bringing together all of the elements of the concept to delivery pipeline as students collaborate on multidisciplinary teams to complete real world projects. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 4 Years Location: CA-Sunnyvale Students per Class: 11-20 Tuition to Graduate: $71,424 Subject: Design

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The Entertainment Design concentration integrates a strong traditional art background with skills in digital imagery. The course of study includes drawing, painting, illustration, character design, and concept art. It is designed for students interested in digital matte and texture painting as well as concept design.

Issues of presentation and delivery are addressed. The ability to transform verbal and written directions into visual representations of characters and scenes is emphasized. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 3 Years Location: FL-Boca Raton Students per Class: 1-10 Tuition to Graduate: $26,190 Subject: Design

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The Graphic Design programs at Digital Media Arts College are not just about creativity and software; they’re about visual problem solving and meeting communication needs. The Graphic Design programs develop and constantly challenge its students’ critical and imaginative thinking in order to teach them to solve visual communication problems while learning to maintain client relations in a professional manner.

Along the way, students develop strong classical arts foundations, explore and apply the possibilities of the computer as a digital medium, focus on technical proficiency and business components of print production, gain digital layout skills, create effective advertising solutions, and evaluate what makes visual information understandable and accessible to the end user. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 4 Years Location: CO-Denver Students per Class: 11-20 Tuition to Graduate: $104,000 Subject: Design

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Good design makes life better, easier, more fun. As a Graphic Design major you’ll learn to create things and experiences that fit people’s minds, bodies and needs.

Our department combines leading technology with a classical grounding in artistic problem solving. We also provide hands-on experience with established design professionals, internships, and international design organizations.

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Coming to RMCAD from some of the top creative agencies in the world, our Graphic Design + Interactive Media faculty is uniquely positioned to help our students become highly sought-after when they graduate. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 15 Months Location: CA-San Diego Students per Class: 21-30 Tuition to Graduate: $33,410 Subject: Design

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Learn the process and art of combining text and graphics to communicate an effective message through the design of logos, graphics, brochures, newsletters, posters, signs and other types of visual communication.

Students can earn a Bachelor of Science Degree: Media Arts, an Associate of Applied Science Degree: Graphic Design, a Diploma: Graphic Design or enroll in an individual 5-week course in our Professional Development program. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 18 Months Location: AZ-Phoenix Students per Class: 21-30 Tuition to Graduate: $33,600

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The School of Visual Arts & Design at Collins College offers quality degree programs for students seeking exciting careers in Graphic Design, Interior Design and Game Design.

Earn an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a variety of career fields, with a wide array of job opportunities after graduation. Best of all, our Career Services department can help you find employment after graduation and beyond. Our School of Visual Arts & Design in Arizona is committed to helping you succeed – in and outside the classroom. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 4 Years Location: IL-Chicago Students per Class: 11-20 Tuition to Graduate: $95,520 Subject: Design

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Students who pursue a design program learn how to conceptualize and execute a project for a specific target audience. As students progress through the program, they create a body of work that demonstrates their creativity, analytical thinking, and expertise in graphic design techniques.

Students learn how to combine typography and images to create a wide variety of designs such as magazine and newspaper advertisements, television story boards, and product packaging and displays. They learn to use the elements of design to clearly communicate corporate image or personal identity. The success of their designs is dependent upon their mastery of the concepts of white space, color, headlines, copy blocks, photographs, original art, logotypes, borders and other typographic devices. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 30 Months Location: TX-Houston, GA-Atlanta Students per Class: 11-20 Tuition to Graduate: $25,000

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It is the job of the graphic designer—or graphic artist—to create visual solutions to communications problems. They decide the most effective way of getting a message across in print, electronic, and film media using a variety of methods. While a Bachelor’s degree is required for most entry-level and advanced graphic design positions, creativity and effective communication and problem-solving skills are also crucial to success. And today, graphic designers must also be familiar with computer graphics and design software. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 3 Years Location: CA-Anaheim, CA-Long Beach, CO-Denver, CA-Upland, CA-Los Angeles, GA-Atlanta, IL-Chicago, VA-Annandale, VA-Arlington Students per Class: 11-20 Tuition to Graduate: $76,020 Subject: Design

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Do you possess excellent listening skills and want a job where you can work independently? When someone talks of renovations or house plans, can you visualize it in your head? If so, you should consider taking Westwood College’s Interior Design Bachelor Degree program. You will learn how to create immaculate interiors and get paid for it.

You will start by building a foundation in drawing, drafting, color, and basic design principles. You will build off this by understanding human factors, space planning, interior construction and detailing, safety and building codes, and computer-aided design. You will learn to incorporate the practical aspects of business into an interior design project. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 2 years Location: NY-Bethpage, NY-Patchogue Students per Class: 21-30 Tuition to Graduate: $39,690 Subject: Design

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Are you looking for a career where you can express your creative talents? At Briarcliffe College, we created the Graphic Design program with the artistic and imaginative student in mind. The program is designed to give our students the foundation they need to become a successful professional in the fields of traditional and digital design. Students are expected to examine the theory and practice of graphic design and how emerging technologies can support and enhance the designer’s ability to solve complex design problems. Read More...

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Are you fascinated with digital imagery? Do you recognize the almost limitless capabilities with graphic design and digital media? If so, then enrolling in a Digital Media degree program like the Associate of Science in Digital Media Design (ASDMD) could help you pursue career opportunities in these fields!

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, demand for graphic designers will increase by 10 percent through the year 2016. Individuals with college training, familiarity with design software, a good portfolio, as well as creativity, basic communication skills and an understanding of business practices have the best chance of being hired in this profession Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 18-24 Months Location: KY-Louisville Students per Class: 1-10 Tuition to Graduate: $26,000

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You have an artistic eye, a flair for marketing, and enjoy working with computer technology. Sullivan College of Technology and Design (SCTD) can allow you to combine your strengths for an exciting career future through their Computer Graphic Design Associate or Bachelor Degree programs.

The hands-on curriculum can take you through everything from drawing and digital imaging to digital illustration and desktop publishing. SCTD can also allow you to learn the ins and outs of 3-D modeling, animation, video production, multimedia presentations, and more. An externship will give you the opportunity to gain valuable, real-life experience. Read More...

School Website Length to Graduate: 16 Months Location: OH-Columbus Students per Class: 21-30 Tuition to Graduate: $26,400

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Bradford’s Graphic Design program helps develop an artist’s skills using common design principles. Students receive training in color, typography, drawing, illustration as well as the business side of design. Focused classes help students learn on the computer technology being used in the graphic design field.

Program Highlights include hands-on classes in typography, illustration, animation, digital design, and desktop publishing. Graduate with a portfolio of artwork that will get future employers’ attention.

ADVANTAGES

The Bradford Career Services department is so much more than just the dusty binder of job openings typically found at other schools. Our career advisors work closely with our graduates to find opportunities that match what they are looking for in a job. Read More...